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A panel of students on Tuesday interviewed the three finalists for Madison School District superintendent on everything from closing achievement gaps to fulfilling the district's environment sustainability goal.

A Dane County judge ruled last month that Wolfe was "lawfully holding over" in her position and efforts last fall by Senate Republicans to fire her had no legal effect.

Nixing application fees is an extension of the UW system's new direct admission program, which allows qualified high school students to be automatically admitted to a university.

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Before sentencing Jerome Leuck, Judge Richard Radcliffe told the victim she was “brave” and “strong” and now had the justice she sought for over three years.

How to tune in as the Badgers head on the road to Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Betsy Morgan was appointed interim chancellor of UW-La Crosse over winter break Dec. 27 after the dismissal of former chancellor Joe Gow.

The Badgers suffered consecutive losses for the first time since November. Here's the draw experts see them getting in the NCAA Tournament.

Madison woodworkers and a European artist joined forces on this unique extended-stay hotel.

Talks remain ongoing between the city and Veridian Homes to expand nearby Elver Park.

The 56-year-old Ironton man died following a rollover crash on Saturday night in which his pickup truck was partially submerged in water near La Valle.

The Packers are making a series of personnel moves, including retaining, adding and moving on from assistants. Here's what we know.

Garrison's 18 months in federal prison would be followed by a state sentence of as much as one year in state prison.

The Badgers men's and women's hockey teams played three overtime games over the weekend. Here's how voters saw their week.

The latest effort to clearly dictate what constitutes a valid witness address comes amid ongoing legal fights over the matter.

The Badgers lost consecutive games for the first time since November. Here's how far they fell.

The defense is appealing a ruling that that kept in adult court the case of a 15-year-old Wisconsin boy accused of killing a 10-year-old girl after luring her into woods.

The 67-mile Interstate 39-90-94 stretch between Madison and Wisconsin Dells is down to a short list of options, particularly at major interchanges.